Vegan Carrot Cake Balls are a delicious and wholesome treat that’s great for dessert. These bite-sized energy balls are filled with minerals, fiber, and vitamins. We will use rolled oats, grated carrots, and walnuts. Additionally, they are adaptable. You can add include spices and nuts to your choice. Vegan Carrot Cake Balls are a healthier alternative to classic desserts because they include fewer calories and sugar. These yummy carrot balls are a fantastic option for a dessert or a nutritious snack that you can include in your diet.
Let’s begin the recipe.
STATS
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Vegan, Gluten-free,
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Preparation Time: Ten mins
- Cook Time: Zero minutes
- Method: Blender
EQUIPMENT
- 2 Bowls
- Grater
- Food blender
- Serving tray
INGREDIENTS
- Half a cup of dates, approx. 100 grams
- 60 grams of walnuts, about 1/2 cup
- Two-thirds cup of oats, nearly 60 g
- Ground cinnamon 1 tsp
- Minced ginger 1/2 teaspoon
- A pinch of salt, or add to taste
- Three by fourth cups of finely chopped carrots, approx. 100 grams
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add the dry dates in lukewarm water for six to nine minutes to tenderize the dates.
- After that, remove the date from the bowl and discard the water.
- We also remove the date seeds.
- Next, rinse the carrots with the tap water.
- Then, finely chop the carrots with the help of a grater.
- Next, add cinnamon, salt, oats, ginger, walnuts, and soaked dates to a food blender.
- Combine all items until the mixture sticks to your fingertips.
- Next, add grated carrots to the blender.
- Again, blend for a few minutes until all the items mix well into each other.
- After blending, place the carrot and date mixture in a bowl.
- Then, shape the date mixture into roughly sixteen balls.
- Place the balls in a larger serving tray.
- Sprinkle over grated coconut or dip the balls into vegan melted chocolate.
- Place this tray in the fridge for a while to chill.
- The healthy and instant Carrot Cake Balls are ready.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Enjoy these balls with a glass of non-dairy milk or a mug of vegan-friendly coffee.
- Pair them with mini vegan lemon tarts and bite-sized vegan shortbread cookies.
- Vegan chocolate truffles or vegan apple crumble go well with these carrot balls.
- Serve this dessert with creamy vegan pasta or stuffed bell peppers.
TIPS
- Utilize freshly grated carrots. Avoid pre-shredded carrots to prepare these balls.
- Try these balls with different sorts of oats such as quick or rolled oats.
- Lightly grease the hands with water or oil before rolling the balls.
- Add good-quality and fresh spices to these balls such as grounded nutmeg, ginger, or cinnamon.
- We will add a hint of spices to these balls. After tasting, we adjust the quantity.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Ahead of time:
- You can prepare these balls one day or two in advance and save them in the refrigerator.
Fridge:
- Preserve the yummy carrot balls in a sealed vessel and refrigerate it for 8 days.
Freezer:
- Carefully transfer the balls in a plastic bowl and freeze them for four months. Defrost teh balls at normal temperature for twenty to thirty minutes before consuming them.
FAQs
Are oats necessary to create these carrot balls?
- You can replace the oats with other ingredients such as almond flour, nuts, coconut flour, and seeds in order to achieve a different texture.
What can I use to bind the carrot cake balls?
- We can bind the balls with a variety of vegan items such as almond butter, mashed bananas, soaked dates, and cashew butter.
Can I make these balls with dried fruits?
- Yes, you can add chopped apricots, cranberries, and raisins to these balls for a chewy and sweet taste.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving Size one carrot ball
Total servings 16 balls
Calories 59 kcal
Total Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 8 g
Protein 1 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 4 g
Iron 0.4 mg
Sodium 29 mg
